IHG acquires a collection of properties from the Principal Hotel Company

Starwood Capital Group has completed the sale of a portfolio of nine open hotels from The Principal Hotel Company to FDM Management; a vehicle created by Covivio and institutional investors. Furthermore FDM Management has entered into an agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to operate the hotels as part of its luxury and upscale portfolio. Three further hotels (The Principal Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow; De Vere Oxford Thames and The Principal Oxford Spires Hotel) are anticipated to join IHG’s portfolio in the coming weeks.

This significant industry development is a reflection of the value we have developed together with our shareholders, from the industry expertise, central support infrastructure and drive of our property teams to the multimillion pound capital investment programme in these iconic hotels.

The hotels included in this sale, including one property from the De Vere brand, are:

The Principal London

The Principal Manchester

The Principal York

The Principal Edinburgh George Street

The Principal Met, Leeds

The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square

The Principal St David’s Hotel, Cardiff

The Principal Blythswood Square Hotel, Glasgow

De Vere Wotton House

De Vere will continue to be the leading brand in the UK hotel, conference, meetings and events sector, with further investment and re-development planned in the coming year. Notably with the forthcoming completion of the Mansion House restoration of country estate hotels and the continued investment in Smart Space, our meetings and events service which includes our non-residential event spaces.

We can confirm that our existing agreement will remain in place until it expires. During this period both the booking and billing process remain unchanged for De Vere and should the process change for the sale properties, IHG will be in touch in a timely manner.

We look forward to this new period and the continuation of our strong relationship. Should you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and rest assured that your De Vere contacts remain in place and committed to driving further mutual success.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with your account manager.